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Essay On Federalism In Malaysia

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4.1 FEDERALISM Federalism is from Latin Word, Foedus and it means agreement or convention. Meanwhile federalism is a system in which the power to govern is divided based on written constitution (Federal Constitution for Malaysia) and is shared between national and state government, Federation. Each of state and national government existing in its own right and authority. Administrative mechanism of federal level consist of Yang di-Pertuan Agong(YDPA), The Ruler Executive, The Cabinet, various form of Body, Commission and National Audit Department and others. 4.1.1 YANG DI-PERTUAN AGONG, THE CONFERENCE OF RULER, THE CABINET The Yang di-Pertuan Agong is the Head of State or Head of the Federation under Article 32 of Federal Constitution. A Ruler is qualified to be elected Yang di-Pertuan Agong : a) He is a minor; or b) He has notified the Keeper of the Rules Seal that he does not desire to be elected; or c) The Conference of Rules by secret ballot resolves that he is unsuitable by reason of infirmity of mind or body for any other cause to exercise the functions of Yang di-Pertuan Agong But, YDPA need to act on the advice of Prime Minister under Article 40 of Federal Constitution. The YDPA is also Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces in the Federation of …show more content…

In Malaysia, there are stated that national administration is under Federal Government and it has been clearly stated in Federal Constitution. The administrative roles of Federal Government is including all aspect of focus which is in public services such as education, economy, and social and also security. Then there are also stated the provision for administration for Local Government where Local Government is have more power rather than Federal in certain cases. And also Local Government is playing important roles in administer their own

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